diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 784d2581e..a2925bc98 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Probo is designed to be accessible, transparent, and community-driven.
 1. Clone the repository:
 
    ```bash
-   git clone https://github.com/getprobo/probo.git
+   git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/getprobo/probo.git
    cd probo
    ```